1. Vocabulary Unit 3
Level F

2. Abominate (ə bäm’ ə nāt)V
To have an intense dislike or hatred for
Synonyms: loathe, abhor, despise, detest
Antonyms: relish, savor, cherish, esteem

3. Acculturation (ə kəl chə rā’ shən)
The modification of the social patterns, traits, or structures of one group or society by contact with those of another; the resultant blend
Synonyms: adaptation

4. Adventitious (ad ven tish’ əs)
Adj
Resulting from chance rather than from an inherent cause or character; accidental, not essential; (medicine) acquired, not congenital
Synonyms: extrinsic, incidental, fortuitous
Antonyms: essential, intrinsic, inherent, congenital

5. Ascribe (ə skrīb’) V
To assign or refer to (as a cause or source), attribute
Synonyms: impute, credit, attribute

6. Circuitous (sər kyü’ ə təs)
Adj
Roundabout, not direct
Synonyms: indirect, meandering, winding
Antonyms: straight, direct, as the crow flies

7. Commiserate (kə miz’ ə rāt)V
To sympathize with, have pity or sorrow for, share a feeling of distress
Synonyms: feel sorry for, empathize
Antonyms: feel no sympathy for

8. Enjoin (en join’) V
To direct or order; to prescribe a course of action in an authoritative way; to prohibit
Synonyms: bid, charge, command, adjure
Antonyms: allow, permit

9. Expedite (ek’ spə dīt) V To make easy, cause to progress faster
Synonyms: accelerate, facilitate, speed up
Antonyms: hinder, hamper, impede, obstruct

10. Expiate (ek’ spē āt) V To make amends, make up for; to avert
Synonyms: redeem, make amends for, atone, make reparation

11. Ferment (n., fər’ ment; v., fər ment’)
A state of great excitement, agitation, or turbulence V
To be in or work into such a state; to produce alcohol by chemical action
Synonyms: (n) commotion, turmoil, unrest
Antonyms: (n) peace and quiet, tranquility, placidity

12. Inadvertent (in əd vər’ tənt)
Adj
Resulting from or marked by lack of attention; unintentional, accidental
Synonyms: accidental, unconsidered
Antonyms: deliberate, intentional, premediated

13. Nominal (näm’ ə nəl) Adj
Existing in name only, not real; too small to be considered or taken seriously
Synonyms: titular, token, trifling, inconsequential
Antonyms: real, actual, exorbitant, excessive

14. Noncommittal (nän kə mit’ əl)
Adj
Not decisive or definite; unwilling to take a clear position or to say yes or no
Synonyms: cagey, uninformative, playing it safe, playing it close to the vest
Antonyms: positive, definite, committed

15. Peculate (pek’ yü lāt) V
To steal something that has been given into one’s trust; to take improperly for one’s own use
Synonyms: embezzle, defraud, misappropriate

16. Proclivity (prō kliv ə tē)N
A natural or habitual inclination or tendency (especially of human character or behavior)
Synonyms: natural bent, penchant, propensity
Antonyms: inability or incapacity

17. Sangfroid (säŋ frwä’) N
Composure or coolness, especially in trying circumstances
Synonyms: poise, self-assurance, equanimity
Antonyms: excitability, hysteria, flappability

18. Seditious (sə dish’ əs)
Adj
Resistant to lawful authority; having the purpose of overthrowing an established government
Synonyms: mutinous, rebellious, subversive
Antonyms: supportive, loyal, faithful, allegiant

19. Tenuous (ten’ yü əs) Adj
Thin, slender, not dense; lacking clarity or sharpness; of slight importance or significance; lacking a sound basis, poorly supported
Synonyms: flimsy, insubstantial, vague, hazy
Antonyms: strong, solid, substantial, valid

20. Vitriolic (vi trē äl’ ik)
Adj
Bitter, sarcastic; highly caustic or biting (like a strong acid)
Synonyms: withering, acerbic, mordant
Antonyms: bland, saccharine, honeyed, sugary

21. Wheedle (whēd’ əl) V
To use coaxing or flattery to gain some desired end
Synonyms: cajole, inveigle, soft-soap, sweet-talk
Antonyms: coerce, browbeat, intimidate, strong-arm